Job Description
Interim Assistant Principal
Contract: Until end of academic year Inside IR35
Location: South London
Rate: Competitive day rate.
We are partnering with a well-regarded mixed secondary school in South London to appoint an Interim Assistant Principal on a contract basis until the end of the academic year.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a school with a clear mission to empower young people and provide a high-quality, inclusive educational experience.
The Role
You will be a key member of the senior leadership team, contributing to strategic development and operational excellence, whilst maintaining a visible presence across the school. The role includes:
- Supporting senior leaders in driving school improvement and high standards of teaching and learning
- Teaching 12-14 periods per week (ideally with a Science background)
- Monitoring and improving classroom practice
- Leading on aspects of whole-school development and staff performance
- Engaging with the school community to uphold inclusive values and high expectations
Skills & Experience
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Strong senior leadership experience (Assistant/Deputy Principal, Head of Department or equivalent)
- Strong classroom practitioner with a proven teaching track record
- Experience of teaching and learning leadership
- Comfortable and experienced with a teaching commitment (12-14 periods) - Science specialist preferred
- Experience working in London schools
- NPQH - desirable but not essential
- Enhanced DBS on the update service preferred
This role offers a chance to make a real impact during a period of growth and improvement, working closely with an experienced leadership team and a supportive school community.
If you are interested or know anyone who might be, please apply with an updated CV.
